“The proposal and a review of environmental factors (REF) which assesses the potential environmental, economic and social impacts of the proposal and recommends measures to minimise the potential impacts are now on display for comment until Tuesday 24 May.”

The community can view the proposal and REF at Newcastle Council on 282 King Street in Newcastle or at Roads and Maritime Services on Level 9, 101 Miller Street in North Sydney.

The Roads and Maritime spokesperson said industry is also invited to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to develop the Stockton Boat Harbour until Saturday 21 May.